6 New Books We’re Reading this Fall
Corgis, cornmeal-fried trout, and Mario Batali’s take on regional American cooking.
Under the Knife: Why an Urban Ottawa Farm Was Almost Carved Up for a Local Hospital
Scientists need it. Cyclists and joggers love it. And an Ottawa hospital wants it. But the fight for the right to the Central Experimental Farm in Canada’s capital could soon be coming to a resolution.
Meet the Fruit: Aronia, a “Superfood” Native to the American Midwest
Don’t try to eat it raw, though.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Tony Gibbons, Christopher Washington, and James Livengood
You can harvest your own greens with Radicle Farm Company’s “living salad.”
The Descendants: Meet the Family Behind Space on Ryder Farm
How a young actress turned her ancestral farm into fertile ground for the arts – and found love along the way.
Gardening as a Kid Indicates that You’ll Eat Fruits and Veggies as a College Student
Get dirty, kids. It’s for your health.
Are Americans About to Go Nuts for Pecans?
New research suggests that one of our most antioxidant-rich nuts, the pecan, may be even better for us than we first imagined.
Farm to Fido’s Bowl: How to Make Homemade Dog Food
Overwhelmed with the choices in the pet food aisle and all the marketing hype? There is one simple solution: make your own.
Something’s Rotten in the Pet Food Industry
Shocking slaughterhouse by-products. Massive recalls. Mislabeled ingredients. Read this before buying Fido another bag of “natural” kibble.
